Eight people have been arrested as part of an attempted murder probe in Newcastle – this is a breaking story
Eight people have been arrested as part of an attempted murder probe in Newcastle.
It comes as a woman in her 60s is fighting for life in hospital. Emergency services were called to reports of concern for a woman and a man at an address on Durham Street in Elswick at around 6.45pm on Friday.
The woman sustained a serious head injury and is in critical condition, while the man, also in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition.
Police have confirmed eight arrests have been made in connection with the attempted murder investigation. All eight men remain in police custody at this time, Chronicle Live reports.
- Five men, two aged in their 20s, two in their 30s, and one in his 40s, all on suspicion of attempted murder.
- A man aged in his 50s on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
- Two men, one aged in his 40s and one in his 60s, both on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: “Eight suspects are now in custody being questioned, and I would like to reassure our communities extensive enquiries into this serious incident have already been carried out.
“We would like to thank everyone who has already come forward, and as part of our investigation we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the Renault Twingo. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to establishing exactly what happened that evening.
“We expect our cordon to remain in place for some time, and we would like to thank the community for their patience as we conduct further enquiries. I would also like to remind the public that this remains a live investigation and to avoid any speculation, both online and in the community. We have zero tolerance for violence, and we will do all we can to get answers for the loved ones of both victims.”
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